Opinion|Videos|August 27, 2024

Choosing MDS Therapies: Risk-Based Approaches

Medical experts discuss risk-based approaches to choosing MDS therapies.

Video content above is prompted by the following:

  • Provide a high level overview of treatment approaches for both lower and higher risk MDS.
  • What are the key considerations when selecting between different treatment options for lower risk MDS?
  • Please include a discussion of when hypomethylating agents (HMAs) would be used in lower risk disease.

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